Ohio Child Care Information for Providers FAQs

• Q: What Is The Name Of The Agency That Regulates Child Care In Ohio?
  A: The Office For Children and Families, Bureau of Child Care and Development regulates child care providers in Ohio. The Bureau can be reached at (614) 752-0435.
• Q: Are There Different Types Of Day Care Providers In Ohio? If So, What Are The Types?
  A: Ohio classifies child care providers as either a Type A Home, a Type B Home or a Child Care Center.
• Q: What Is The Definition Of A Type A Home?
  A: The provider provides care in their own home for seven to twelve children at one time,or for four to twelve children at one time if four or more children at one time … More
• Q: What Is The Definition Of A Type B Home?
  A: The provider provides care for one to six children at one time and in which no more than three children are under two years of age. All children who reside in the home … More
• Q: What Is The Definition Of A Child Care Center?
  A: A child care center is a non residencial facility in which child care is provided for seven to twelve children at one time, or any place in which child care is … More
• Q: How Do I Become A Licensed Type A\B Home?
  A: To operate a Home you must submit the appropriate Type A\B Home application, a statement from your physician stating you are in good enough health to care for … More
• Q: How Do I Become A Licensed Child Care Center Operator?
  A: All potential Child Care Center operators must complete an "Application for Child Care License" and "Plan of Operation for a Child Care Center", … More
• Q: What Fees Will I Be Charged?
  A: All child care applicants are charged a $50 application fee.
• Q: Are Child Care Facilities Subject To Inspection?
  A: Yes. Prior to receiving a license all child care facilities will be inspected.
• Q: Do I Have To Undergo A Background Check?
  A: Yes. All applicants and potential child care employees must undergo a fingerprint criminal background check. This includes all persons over the age of 18 who reside in … More

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